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5 Reasons To Get LASIK Today
Imagine waking up to see the world with crisp, brilliant clarity and less dependence on glasses or contact lenses. With life-changing LASIK you’ll be able to play sports, swim, go to the movies and enjoy social activities like never before! The Laser Vision Specialists, at Milauskas Eye Institute, want to share five reasons for you to… Read More
Wildfire Smoke Can Be A Threat To Your Eyes
With a wildfire currently burning near the Coachella Valley, and smoke coming over the mountains, Milauskas Eye Institute would like to remind you about the potential hazards that smoke can be to your eyes. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Exposure to smoke can… Read More
Saving Your Eyes From The Extreme Heat
The extreme summer heat has arrived, bringing record temperatures to the valley. With the scorching temperatures, eye infections are on the rise. Here’s how you can avoid, or detect them early and seek treatment. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is a very common condition during summers, recognized by symptoms like redness of eyes, pricking sensation, discharge and watery… Read More
Avoiding Dry Eyes in the Desert
Like many other Coachella Valley residents, do you frequently suffer from dry eyes? Although this might not be a terribly debilitating condition, it can still take a toll on you and possibly even lead to more severe eye problems. At Millauskas Eye Institute, we want to ensure that you take the precautions necessary to help… Read More
Dr. Bart Ketover Talks About Cataracts
Dr. Ketover wants to make sure you know the facts about Cataracts. What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of one’s eye. The lens is positioned behind the pupil and helps the eye focus incoming rays of light onto the retina. As the lens progressively clouds, vision is… Read More
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Summer is just around the corner and many of us are getting ready for all the activities that the season brings. May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month so, while you are planning your summer fun, make sure you know how to protect yourself and your eyes. The sun’s UV rays can burn the eye’s cornea and… Read More
Workplace Eye Welness
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Every day, nearly 2,000 people in the U.S. injure their eyes while working. Of these 2,000, some are severe enough to garner a trip to the emergency room. We usually think of work-related eye injuries as being isolated to outdoor jobs such as construction work, landscaping or animal handling…. Read More
Casino Morongo Health Fair
Recently, Milauskas Eye Institute participated in the Casino Morongo Team Member Health Fair. Hundreds of employees came through the event to learn about health care options and local physicians and businesses. MEI provided information on eye care and LASIK vision correction. Participants were able to schedule eye exams and LASIK consultations. It was a fun and… Read More
Dr. Winston Alwes Talks About LASIK
LASIK has changed the lives of thousands of people in the Coachella Valley. Here at Milauskas Eye Institute, we take pride in being part of this revolution. LASIK has proven to not only be beneficial for many but also affordable. I am proud to be part of the LASIK team at Milauskas. I have the… Read More
Six Reasons You’re Due For An Eye Exam
Eye health is something we all need to take very seriously. Whether you’ve always had perfect vision or you wear glasses or contacts, everyone needs to get an eye exam on a regular basis. Your eyesight can change at any age, and if you ignore it or are unaware of the changes, problems can worsen… Read More